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Firefighters Rescue 10 Ducklings From Newark Drain

A family of 11 is home safe and sound after a brief encounter with a storm drain Monday in Newark.

Alameda County firefighters helped quite a few ducklings out of a precarious situation on Monday.
Alameda County firefighters helped quite a few ducklings out of a precarious situation on Monday. (Alameda County Fire)

NEWARK, CA — A family of ducks was happily reunited Monday thanks to some quick work by Alameda County Fire crews. Truck 28 answered the call of duty after the ducklings became trapped in a storm drain in Newark.

Fire officials shared a video of the big moment Monday, showing the ducklings shouting out a few quacks as thanks before rushing to heed their mother's orders.

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